Because many substances dissolve in water, it is considered a universal solvent. Which property of water explains this phenomenon?
A) The amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent is limited.
B) Water molecules move farther apart when water freezes, causing it to contract.
C) The surface tension caused by the attraction between water molecules is strong.
D) Water is a polar molecule and attracts other polar molecules, which are often common substances.